Night Shift RN – Acute Care (EDRP Eligible)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Night shift premium

Job summary

The Buffalo VA Medical Center seeks a qualified full-time Registered Nurse (Night) for the Acute Care Department (Inpatient - 8D). The RN is responsible for evidence-based care, supervision of LPNs and nursing assistants, and ensuring adherence to standards of care and practice.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating care, and leading the team during night shifts to maintain high-quality patient outcomes. EDRP eligibility is noted in the program description.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and licensed.
• State license to practice nursing and eligible for temporary appointment if pursuing licensure.
• Foreign education requires equivalency validation and full active registration.
• Must meet VA Handbook 5005 qualifications and grade determinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care for assigned patients.
• Lead and supervise staff on the unit as a charge nurse or team leader.
• Administer medications and procedures per policy.
• Coordinate care focusing on education, self-management, and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Infection control

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field

Job description

The Buffalo VA Medical Center seeks a qualified full-time Registered Nurse (Night) for the Acute Care Department (Inpatient - 8D). The RN is responsible for evidence-based care, supervision of LPNs and nursing assistants, and ensuring adherence to standards of care and practice.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating care, and leading the team during night shifts to maintain high-quality patient outcomes. EDRP eligibility is noted in the program description.